By The Admin on August 18, 2008
MIKE ALLEN, Politico – Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) plans to celebrate his 72nd birthday on Aug. 29 by naming his running mate at a huge rally in the battleground state of Ohio, Republican sources said. That’s a week from Friday, and the day after his rival, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, accepts the Democratic nomination [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Candidates | Tagged John McCain, vice presidential choice
By The Admin on August 18, 2008
ADAM NAGOURNEY and JEFF ZELENY, New York Times – Senator Barack Obama has all but settled on his choice for a running mate and set an elaborate rollout plan for his decision, beginning with an early morning alert to supporters, perhaps as soon as Wednesday morning, aides said. Mr. Obama’s deliberations remain remarkably closely held. [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Candidates | Tagged Barack Obama, vice presidential choice
By The Admin on August 18, 2008
JAKE TAPPER, ABC News – With just one week to go before the Democrats open their 2008 nominating convention in Denver, Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign is giving no real hints about his vice presidential pick. Pundits are left trying to interpret the television appearances, Obama’s campaign schedule, denials and even a trip to a foreign [...]
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By admin3 on August 18, 2008
Michael H. Cottman, BlackAmericaWeb.com – Black political analysts are speculating that Barack Obama’s short list for a vice presidential nominee has just gotten shorter. The smart money, some say, is on two seasoned politicians: Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine and Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh. “Obama’s choices are pretty narrow at the moment,” Peter C. Groff, a [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Candidates | Tagged Barack Obama, Democratic National Convention, vice presidential choice
